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· posted in 2011 CES Discussion & News
CES SONY RODUCT FACT SHEET

Table of Contents

Televisions…………………………….. Pages 1-3
Blu-ray Disc Players………………….. Pages 4-5
Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Systems.. Pages 5-6
Network Home Audio………………… Pages 6-7
VAIO Computers….…………………... Pages 7-8
Digital Cameras………………………. Pages 8-10
Camcorders…………………………… Pages 11-16
DVDirect………………………………... Page 16
Personal Audio Accessories………… Page 17
Premium iPod Speaker Docs….……. Page 18
Mobile Electronics…………………….. Pages 18-19
Dash…………………………………… Page 19
Reader Digital Books ……………….... Page 20
Sony Ericsson Smartphone …………. Page 21


Televisions

BRAVIA® XBR® HX929-Series LED LCD 3D Capable HDTV

Available in March
· Brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality with full-array local dimming LED backlight
· Sleek Monolithic Design with OptiContrast Panel Technology
· Integrated Wi-Fi™ (802.11n)
· Skype™ ready in 720p high definition
· BRAVIA Internet Video and Qriocity™
· X-Reality™ PRO Engine
· MotionFlow™ XR 960
· Rear two-way IR inputs and two-way RS232C control
· Screen sizes include 65-inch (XBR-65HX929, available in August 2011), 55-inch (XBR-55HX929), and 46-inch (XBR-46HX929)


BRAVIA® HX820-Series LED LCD 3D Capable HDTV

Available in May

· Brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality with Dynamic Edge LED backlight
· Sleek Monolithic Design with OptiContrast Panel Technology
· Integrated Wi-Fi™ (802.11n)
· Skype™ ready in 720p high definition
· BRAVIA Internet Video and Qriocity™
· X-Reality™ PRO Engine
· MotionFlow™ XR 480
· Screen sizes include 55-inch (KDL-55HX820), and 46-inch (KDL-46HX820)


BRAVIA® NX720-Series LED LCD 3D Capable HDTV

Available in May
· Brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality with Dynamic Edge LED backlight
· Sleek Monolithic Design with OptiContrast Panel Technology
· Integrated Wi-Fi™ (802.11n)
· Skype™ ready in 720p high definition
· BRAVIA Internet Video and Qriocity™
· MotionFlow™ XR 240
· X-Reality™ Engine
· Screen sizes include 60-inch (KDL-60NX720), 55-inch (KDL-55NX720), and 46-inch (KDL-46NX720)


BRAVIA® HX729-Series LED LCD 3D Capable HDTV

Available in May
· Brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality with Dynamic Edge LED backlight
· X-Reality™ PRO Engine
· MotionFlow™ XR 480
· Integrated Wi-Fi™ (802.11n)
· Skype™ ready in 720p high definition
· BRAVIA Internet Video and Qriocity™
· Rear two-way IR inputs and two-way RS232C control
· Screen sizes include 65-inch (KDL-65HX729), 55-inch (KDL-55HX729), and 46-inch (KDL-46HX729)


BRAVIA® EX720-Series LED LCD 3D Capable HDTV

Available in February
· Brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality with Edge LED backlight
· X-Reality™ Engine
· MotionFlow™ XR 240
· Wi-Fi™ ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
· Skype™ ready in 720p high definition
· BRAVIA Internet Video and Qriocity™
· Screen sizes include 60-inch (KDL-60EX720, which is available in April), 55-inch (KDL-55EX720), 46-inch (KDL-46EX720), 40-Inch (KDL-40EX720), and 32-inch (KDL-32EX720)


BRAVIA® EX620-Series LED LCD HDTV

Available in February
· Brilliant Full High Definition (1080p) picture quality with Edge LED backlight
· X-Reality™ Engine
· MotionFlow™ 120
· Wi-Fi™ ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
· Skype™ ready in 720p high definition
· BRAVIA Internet Video and Qriocity™
· Screen sizes include 55-inch (KDL-55EX620), 46-inch (KDL-46EX620), and 40-Inch (KDL-40EX620)


BRAVIA® EX520-Series LED LCD HDTV

Available in February
· Brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality with Edge LED backlight
· X-Reality™ Engine
· Wi-Fi™ ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
· Skype™ ready in 720p high definition
· BRAVIA Internet Video and Qriocity™
· Energy saving Presence Sensor minimize power consumption
· Screen sizes include 46-inch (KDL-46EX520), 40-inch (KDL-40EX520), 32-inch (KDL-32EX520)


BRAVIA® BX420-Series HDTV

Available in February
· Brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality with CCFL backlight
· Five HD Inputs to connect multiple HD devices
· USB input for photo, music and video playback
· Scene select customized picture and sound settings
· Ambient Light Sensor
· Screen sizes include 46-inch (KDL-46BX420), 40-inch (KDL-40BX420), and 32-inch (KDL-32BX420)


BRAVIA® BX320-Series HDTV
Available in February
· Amazing High Definition (720p) picture quality with CCFL backlight
· Five HD Inputs to connect multiple HD devices
· USB input for photo, music and video playback
· Scene select customized picture and sound settings
· Ambient Light Sensor
· Screen sizes include 32-inch (KDL-32BX320), and 22-inch (KDL-22BX320)


Blu-ray Disc Players


BDP-S780 Blu-ray Disc Player

Available in March for about $250

· Full HD 1080p playback with Blu-ray 3D™, DVD, CD and SACD compatibility
· Integrated Wi-Fi® (802.11n) with WPS
· 2D to 3D up conversion technology
· Skype™ ready
· Instant access to online movies, videos, and music from Qriocity™ and BRAVIA Internet Video
· Database Browser with Gracenote technology
· DLNA Client and photo, music, and video playback
· Photo, music, and video playback via front USB
· HomeShare Wi-Fi™ Network Speaker compatible
· Media Remote application (compatible with iPhone®/iPod® touch/Android™ mobile devices)
· Quick start and loading


BDP-S580 Blu-ray Disc Player

Available in March for about $200

· Full HD 1080p playback with Blu-ray 3D™, DVD, CD and SACD compatibility
· Integrated Wi-Fi® (802.11n) with WPS
· Instant access to online movies, videos, and music from Qriocity™ and BRAVIA Internet Video
· Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
· DLNA Client and photo, music, and video playback
· Photo, music, and video playback via front USB
· HomeShare Wi-Fi™ Network Speaker compatible
· Media Remote application (compatible with iPhone®/iPod® touch/Android™ mobile devices)
· Quick start and loading


BDP-S480 Blu-ray Disc Player

Available in March for about $180

· Full HD 1080p playback with Blu-ray 3D™, DVD, CD and SACD compatibility
· Wi-Fi® ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
· Instant access to online movies, videos, and music from Qriocity™ and BRAVIA Internet Video
· Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
· DNLA Client and photo, music, and video playback
· Photo, music, and video playback via front USB
· HomeShare Wi-Fi™ Network Speaker compatible
· Media Remote application (compatible with iPhone®/iPod® touch/Android™ mobile devices)
· Quick start and loading


BDP-S380 Blu-ray Disc Player

Available in February for about $150

· Full HD 1080p playback with Blu-ray 3D™, DVD, CD and SACD compatibility
· Wi-Fi® ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
· Instant access to online movies, videos, and music from Qriocity™ and BRAVIA Internet Video
· Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
· Photo, music, and video playback via front USB
· Media Remote application (compatible with iPhone®/iPod® touch/Android™ mobile devices)
· Quick start and loading


BDP-SX1000 Portable Blu-ray Disc Player

Available this spring for about $300

· 10-inch WSVGA (1024 x 600) display
· Blu-ray Disc and DVD playback
· 180-degree swivel
· Five hour rechargeable battery life
· USB media playback
· Built-in speakers and headphone output


Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Systems


BDV-E780 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System

Available in May for about $600

· 1000 watt, 5.1 channel home theater system
· Full HD 1080p playback with Blu-ray 3D™, DVD, CD and SACD compatibility
· Two HDMI inputs
· Integrated Wi-Fi® (802.11n) with WPS
· Instant access to online movies, videos, and music from Qriocity™ and BRAVIA Internet Video
· Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
· DNLA Client and photo, music, and video playback
· Photo, music, and video playback via USB
· HomeShare Wi-Fi™ Network Speaker compatible
· Media Remote application (compatible with iPhone®/iPod® touch/Android™ mobile devices)
· iPhone/iPod touch dock included
· Quick start and load


BDV-E580 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System

Available in March for about $500

· 1000 watt, 5.1 channel home theater system
· Full HD 1080p playback with Blu-ray 3D™, DVD, CD and SACD compatibility
· Two HDMI inputs
· Integrated Wi-Fi® (802.11n) with WPS
· Instant access to online movies, videos, and music from Qriocity™ and BRAVIA Internet Video
· Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
· DNLA Client and photo, music, and video playback
· Photo, music, and video playback via USB
· HomeShare Wi-Fi™ Network Speaker compatible
· Media Remote application (compatible with iPhone®/iPod® touch/Android™ mobile devices)
· iPhone/iPod touch dock included
· Quick start and load


BDV-E280 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System

Available in April for about $400

· 1000 watt, 5.1 channel home theater system
· Full HD 1080p playback with Blu-ray 3D™, DVD, CD and SACD compatibility
· Two HDMI inputs
· Wi-Fi® ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
· Instant access to online movies, videos, and music from Qriocity™ and BRAVIA Internet Video
· iPhone®/iPod® touch dock included
· Quick start and load


Network Home Audio


NAS-SV20i HomeShare Wi-Fi Network iPhone Dock

Available in March for about $300

· Wirelessly share music from your iPhone®, PC, or Internet music services
· Integrated Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g) WPS
· PartyStreaming playback
· Streams to and from DLNA® enabled PCs and electronics
· Media Remote application (compatible with iPhone®/iPod® touch/Android™ mobile devices)


NAC-SV10i HomeShare Wi-Fi® Network iPhone Dock

Available in March for about $230

· Wirelessly share music from your iPhone®, PC, or Internet music services
· Integrated Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g) with WPS
· PartyStreaming playback
· Media Remote application (compatible with iPhone®/iPod® touch/Android™ devices) (coming soon)

SA-NS400 HomeShare Wi-Fi® Network Speaker

Available in March for about $300

· Wirelessly stream music from your PC or new Sony Blu-ray Disc™ devices
· Integrated Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g) with WPS
· Powerful, 360-degree, room filling sound
· Streams from DLNA® enabled PCs and electronics
· Media Remote application (compatible with iPhone®/iPod® touch/Android™ devices) (coming soon)


SA-NS300 HomeShare Wi-Fi® Network Speaker

Available in March for about $200

· Wirelessly stream music from your PC or new Sony Blu-ray Disc™ devices
· Integrated Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g) with WPS
· 360-degree sound
· Streams from DLNA® enabled PCs and electronics
· Media Remote application (compatible with iPhone®/iPod® touch/Android™ devices) (coming soon)


RMN-U1 HomeShare Wi-Fi® Universal Remote Control

Available in March for about $300

· Network Universal remote control with Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g) and infrared (IR)
· Simple activity-based control of home theater products and Sony HomeShare Wi-Fi® Network speakers in any room
· Easy navigation of digital music and ability to send to any connected HomeShare devices
· Simple guided set-up for easy activity creation with no PC programming required


VAIO Computers


VAIO® F Series 3D Laptop
Available for pre-sales at www.sonystyle.com/fseries and at select retailers around the country for about $1700

•Full 1080p hi-def 2D laptop that also delivers an immersive 3D experience with a push of a button
•16-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen display; Up to Full HD (1920x1080)
· Intel® Core™ i7 Processor technology for visibly smart performance

•Blu-ray Disc™ playback and DVD /CD read/write functionalities (select models)
•Backlit keyboard with integrated numeric keypad


VAIO® Y Series Laptop
Available for pre-sales at www.sonystyle.com/ybseries for about $550

· 11.6-inch LED backlit display for incredibly high brightness levels and clear, crisp picture quality

•Easy to tote at just over 3 pounds
•Equipped with an energy-efficient LED backlit display
•HDMI™ output for enjoying movies, photos and more on a compatible HDTV
•One touch help with convenient ASSIST button
VAIO® L Touch HD PC/TV

Available this spring at www.sonystyle.com/lseries for about $1200

· HD PC/TV with a 24-inch multi-touch screen for intuitive touch access to internet, TV, music --touchable area expands to the edge of the screen

•Stunning Blu-ray Disc™ playback/ recording (select models) and CD/DVD playback/ recording
•Complementing its built-in TV tuner (select models) the unit connects with a PS3™ or satellite box via the HDMI™ input for a full HD experience
· Wall-mountable to save on space while delivering a clean cable-free look in any room of your house

· Stylish wireless keyboard and wireless mouse--optional keyboard skins in eye-catching colors



VAIO® S Series Laptop
Available for pre-sales at www.sonystyle.com/sseries and at select retailers around the country for about $900

•13.1-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen display with LED backlight
•Premium portability at just 4.4 lbs (with standard battery) with durable magnesium casing
•Up to 5 hours of standard battery life and up to 7.5 hours with a large capacity battery (sold separately)
•Intel® Wireless Display enabled for easy, wireless streaming of content to compatible HDTV
•HDMI™ output for displaying movies, photos and more on a compatible HDTV


Digital Cameras


Sony DSC-TX100V Cyber-shot Digital Camera

Available in silver, black and red this March for about $380

· 3.5-inch OLED with touch screen for easy focus selection and photo viewing
· 1080@60p: preserve moments in stunning HD clarity. (No function of Dual Rec when using the 60p record mode)
· 16.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for stunning low-light performance
· 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama modes change the way you view your world
•GPS and Compass records the shot location and direction


Sony DSC-TX10 Cyber-shot Digital Camera

Available in silver, black, green, blue and pink this March for about $330

· Waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freeze-proof
· 3-inch wide LCD with touch screen for easy focus selection and photo viewing
· 1080i Movie records high-quality Full HD movies
· 16.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for stunning low-light performance; 3D stills and 3D Sweep Panorama changes the way you view your world


Sony DSC-T110 Cyber-shot Digital Camera

Available in silver, black, red, pink and violet this March for about $230

•3-inch wide LCD with touch screen for easy focus selection and photo viewing
•Sweep Panorama mode captures stunning panoramic images
•Capture your videos in HD Movie mode (720p)
•Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 25mm wide angle lens with 4x optical zoom
•Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization


Sony DSC-HX7V Cyber-shot Digital Camera

Available in black, white, red and blue this March for about $300

•Full HD 1080@60i with Dual Rec of stills and movies
•Sony® G lens with 10x optical zoom in a compact camera body
•Fast capture with up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel resolution; "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for exceptional low-light performance
•3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama modes change the way you view your world
•GPS and Compass record shot location and direction


Sony DSC-H70 Cyber-shot Digital Camera

Available in black, red, blue or silver this March for about $230

•10x zoom in a compact camera body
•Take breathtaking images in Sweep Panorama mode
•Capture your videos in HD Movie mode (720p)
•25mm wide lens and Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization
•Active Mode stabilizes your hand held HD movies; Motion Detection suppresses blur in people and other subjects


Sony DSC-WX10 Cyber-shot Digital Camera

Available in black this March for about $280

· Fast capture with 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel resolution; "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for low-light performance, 7x bright F2.4 lens; 24mm wide angle lens and Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization
· Full HD 1080@60i with Dual Rec of stills and movies
· Backlight Correction HDR enables crisp details in difficult lighting
· Manual operation puts the control back in your hands
· 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama modes change the way you view your world


Sony DSC-WX9 Cyber-shot Digital Camera

Available in black, silver and red this March for about $220

•"Exmor R" CMOS sensor for stunning low-light performance, 5x 24m wide angle bright lens
•Fast capture with up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel
•Full HD 1080@60i with Dual Rec of stills and movies
•3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama modes change how you view your world
•Backlight Correction HDR enables crisp details in difficult lighting; Background Defocus highlights your subject like a DSLR


Sony DSC-W570 Cyber-shot Digital Camera

Available in silver, black, pink and violet this February for about $180

•25mm wide lens with 5x optical zoom
•Take breathtaking images in Sweep Panorama mode
•16.1-megapixel 2.7-inch LCD screen for easy viewing
•Capture your videos in HD Movie mode (720p)
•Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization reduces blur


Sony DSC-W560 Cyber-shot Digital Camera

Available in silver, black, red and blue this February for about $160

•26mm wide angle lens with 4x optical zoom
•Capture your videos in HD Movie mode (720p)
•Take breathtaking images in Sweep Panorama mode
•14.1-megapixel 3-inch LCD screen for easy viewing
•Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization reduces blur


Sony DSC-W530 Cyber-shot Digital Camera

Available in silver, black, pink, green and blue this February for about $130

•26mm wide Carl Zeiss® lens with 4x optical zoom
•Capture breathtaking images in Sweep Panorama mode
•SteadyShot™ image stabilization reduces blur
•14.1-megapixel 2.7-inch LCD screen for easy viewing
•iAuto mode automatically optimizes camera settings


Sony DSC-W510 Cyber-shot Digital Camera

Available in silver, black, pink and red this February for about $110

•26mm equivalent lens with 4x optical zoom
•Capture breathtaking images in Sweep Panorama Mode
•SteadyShot™ image stabilization reduces blur
•12.1-megapixel 2.7-inch LCD screen for easy viewing
•iAuto mode automatically optimizes camera settings


Camcorders


Sony HDR-TD10 3D High-Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

Available in April for about $1500

· World's first "Double Full HD" 3D consumer camcorder w/ Integrated Dual Camera System – two Sony G Lenses, "Exmor R" CMOS sensors, "BIONZ" processors
· 3D or 2D HD recording with double full HD 1920x1080 video recording and 7-megapixel still image capture in photo mode (2D)
· View contents in 3D on the 3.5" WIDE 3D/2D Xtra Fine with TruBlack technology LCD (1229K) without needing 3D glasses

•64GB of internal flash memory, for 60p/24p recording capability in 2D
•Optical SteadyShot™™ w/ Active Mode and iAuto even in 3D
•10x optical zoom in 3D (12x in 2D), 17x Extended Zoom
•Event Browse for automatic grouping of content by events and Highlight Playback & Highlight Share (2D only) to create highlight reels automatically
•Built-in mic w/ 5.1ch surround system, Clear Phase stereo speakers with S-Master technology, wind noise reduction, mic/HP jack, and audio level meter


Sony HDR-PJ50V High-Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder w/ Built-in Projector

Available in April for about $1000

· Built-in video projector and speakers enable a whole new way to enjoy playback without needing to plug into an HDTV
· Projector is integrated into the flip-out 3.0" Wide Clear Photo Plus touch panel LCD screen, capable of projecting images up to 60" onto walls, ceilings, etc.
· Built-in audio system and stereo speakers with S-Master digital amplifier and Clear Phase correction, wind noise reduction, and mic/HP jack

•Full 1920x1080 HD video recording at up to 24Mbps and 7-megapixel still image capture
•220GB hard disk drive, 1080/60p playback w/ Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active Mode
•"Exmor-R" CMOS sensor and Wide Angle G Lens w/ 12x optical and 17x Extended Zoom
· Built-in GPS receiver w/ NAVTEQ® maps geo-tags content•Event Browse for automatic grouping of content by events and Highlight Playback & Share to create highlight reels automatically
•Built-in USB cable and software for easy web upload and quick charge


Sony HDR-PJ30V High-Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder w/ Built-in Projector

Available in March for about $950

· Built-in video projector and Clear Phase stereo speakers enable a whole new way to enjoy playback without needing to plug into an HDTV
· Projector is integrated into the flip-out 3.0" Wide Clear Photo Plus touch panel LCD screen, capable of projecting images up to 60" onto walls, ceilings, etc.
· Built-in Clear Phase stereo speakers with S-Master digital amplifier, wind noise reduction, and mic/HP jack

•Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording at up to 24Mbps and 7-megapixel still image capture
•32GB flash memory, 1080/60p playback w/ Optical SteadyShot™™ w/ Active Mode
•"Exmor-R" CMOS sensor and Wide Angle G Lens w/ 12x optical and 17x Extended Zoom
· Built-in GPS receiver w/ NAVTEQ® maps geo-tags content•Event Browse for automatic grouping of content by events and Highlight Playback & Share to create highlight reels automatically
•Built-in USB cable and software for easy web upload and quick charge


Sony HDR-PJ10 High-Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder w/ Built-in Projector

Available in March for about $700

· Built-in video projector and speakers enable a whole new way to enjoy playback without needing to plug into an HDTV
· Projector is integrated into the flip-out 3.0" Wide Clear Photo Plus touch panel LCD screen, capable of projecting images up to 60" onto walls, ceilings, etc.
•Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording at up to 24Mbps and 3-megapixel still image capture
•16GB flash memory, 1080/60p playback w/ Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active Mode
•"Exmor-R" CMOS sensor and Wide Angle G Lens w/ 30x optical and 42x Extended Zoom
•Event Browse for automatic grouping of content by events and Highlight Playback & Share to create highlight reels automatically
•Built-in USB cable and software for easy web upload and quick charge
•Built-in microphone with wind noise reduction and mic/HP jack


Sony HDR-CX700V High-Definition Flash Memory Enthusiast Handycam® Camcorder
Available in March for about $1300

•Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording at up to 24Mbps and 12-megapixel still image capture with newly developed 16:9 ratio imager
•96GB flash memory, 1080/60p playback and Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active Mode
•"Exmor-R" CMOS sensor and Wide Angle G Lens w/ 10x optical and 14x Extended Zoom with Nightshot
· 60p and 24p recording with CinemaTone Gamma/Color presets, Expanded Focus, Zebra and Peak settings, and assignable dial for manual controls•3.0" WIDE Xtra Fine touch panel LCD w/TruBlack technology and Electronic View Finder
•Event Browse for automatic grouping of content by events and Highlight Playback & Share to create highlight reels automatically
· Built-in GPS receiver w/ NAVTEQ® maps geo-tags content•Built-in USB cable and software for easy web upload and quick charge
•Built-in mic w/ 5.1ch surround system, Clear Phase stereo speakers with S-Master technology, wind noise reduction, and mic/HP jack
Sony HDR-CX560V High-Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder
Available in March for about $1100

•Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording at up to 24Mbps and 12-megapixel still image capture with newly developed 16:9 ratio imager
•64GB flash memory, 1080/60p playback and Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active Mode
•"Exmor-R" CMOS sensor and Wide Angle G Lens w/ 10x optical and 14x Extended Zoom with Nightshot
•3.0" WIDE Xtra Fine touch screen LCD with TruBlack technology
· 60p and 24p recording with CinemaTone Gamma/Color presets and assignable dial for manual controls•Event Browse for automatic grouping of content by events and Highlight Playback & Share to create highlight reels automatically
· Built-in GPS receiver w/ NAVTEQ® maps geo-tags content•Built-in USB cable and software for easy web upload and quick charge
•Built-in mic w/ 5.1ch surround system, Clear Phase stereo speakers with S-Master technology, wind noise reduction, and mic/HP jack
Sony HDR-CX360V High-Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder
Available in March for about $800

•Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording at up to 24Mbps and 7-megapixel still image capture
•32GB flash memory, 1080/60p playback and Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active Mode
•"Exmor-R" CMOS sensor and Wide Angle G Lens w/ 12x optical and 17x Extended Zoom
•60p/24p recording on 3.0" WIDE Xtra Fine touch panel LCD screen (230K)
•Event Browse for automatic grouping of content by events and Highlight Playback & Share to create highlight reels automatically
· Built-in GPS receiver w/ NAVTEQ® maps geo-tags content•Built-in USB cable and software for easy web upload and quick charge
•Built-in mic w/ 5.1ch surround system, Clear Phase stereo speakers with S-Master technology, wind noise reduction, and mic/HP jack
Sony HDR-CX160 High-Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder
Available in March for about $500

•Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording at up to 24Mbps and 3-megapixel still image capture
•16GB flash memory, 1080/60p playback w/ Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active Mode
•"Exmor-R" CMOS sensor and Wide Angle G-lens w/ 30x optical and 42x Extended Zoom
•3.0" Wide Clear Photo Plus touch panel LCD screen (230K) on ultra-compact body
•Event Browse for automatic grouping of content by events and Highlight Playback & Share to create highlight reels automatically
•Direct Copy to create video library on external HDD without a PC
•Built-in USB cable and software for easy web upload and quick charge
•Built-in microphone with wind noise reduction and mic/HP jack


Sony HDR-CX130 High-Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

Available in March for about $450

•Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording at up to 24Mbps and 3-megapixel still image capture
• "Exmor-R" CMOS sensor and Wide Angle G Lens w/ 30x optical and 42x Extended Zoom
•1080/60p playback and recording with Optical SteadyShot™™ w/ Active Mode
•PC and Mac compatible, allows for customizable capacity w/ purchase of Memory Stick PRO Duo™, SD/SDHC media card
•3.0" Wide Clear Photo Plus touch panel LCD screen (230K) on ultra-compact body offered in three colors – black, blue, and silver
•Event Browse for automatic grouping of content by events and Highlight Playback & Share to create highlight reels automatically
•Built-in USB cable and software for easy web upload and quick charge
•Built-in microphone with wind noise reduction


Sony HDR-XR160 Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder

Available in April for about $600

•Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording at up to 24Mbps and 3-megapixel still image capture
•160GB hard drive, 1080/60p playback and recording with Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active Mode
•"Exmor-R" CMOS sensor and Wide Angle G Lens w/ 30x optical and 42x Extended Zoom
· 3.0" Wide Clear Photo Plus touch panel LCD screen (230K)•Event Browse for automatic grouping of content by events and Highlight Playback & Share to create highlight reels automatically
•Direct Copy to create video library on external HDD without a PC
•Built-in USB cable and software for easy web upload and quick charge
•Built-in mic w/ 5.1ch surround system, Clear Phase stereo speakers with S-Master technology, wind noise reduction, and mic/HP jack


Sony DCR-SX85 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

Available in February for about $280

•16GB embedded memory
•60x optical and 70x extended Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® zoom lens
•SteadyShot™® with Active Mode for excellent video even while walking
•3.0" Wide Clear Photo Plus touch panel LCD screen (230K)
•Dolby® Digital stereo sound with link to Zoom clear recording
•Direct Copy to create video library on external HDD without a PC
•Built-in USB cable and software for easy web upload and quick charge
•Video light, auto lens cover and power-on by opening the LCD


Sony DCR-SX65 Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

Available in February for about $250

•4GB embedded memory
•60x optical and 70x extended Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® zoom lens
•SteadyShot™® with Active Mode for excellent video even while walking
•Direct Copy to create video library on external HDD
•Dolby® Digital stereo sound with link to Zoom clear recording
•3.0" Wide Clear Photo Plus touch panel LCD screen (230K) and video light on ultra-compact body offered in three colors – black, blue, and silver
•Built-in USB cable and software for easy web upload and quick charge
•Auto lens cover and power-on by opening the LCD


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Anony55
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
For quite a while now, people with a VIP211k have been losing their recordings on their activated external HDDs... even when there's nothing physically wrong with HDD. I believe this is an intentional and underhanded tactic that Dish is pulling in an attempt to force users away from the VIP211k.

They are obviously regretting that they ever let users have a "non-dvr" dvr in the first place. You would think they would be happy charging you a $40 one time fee... and then be happy letting the customer be the one responsible for HDD failures.

Dish clearly hates the 211k bitter-clingers. This recording deletion problem is intentional (IMO), and I think it is just one more tool that they are using. Hopper and a 2-year agreement... that's what they want you to have. Think about that... a 2-year agreement... with a company $30 Billion in debt (that's with a B). What happens when all that debt causes them to drop the channel that may have been your whole reason for having Dish in the first place? Guess who's stuck with a service that no longer suits their needs... for the remainder of the 2-year agreement.

On top of that, they don't want you to install it yourself. I purchased and installed all my equipment myself. That used to be common. Now, they lie to me and tell me that my dish must be updated to use a Hopper. Funny thing is... they don't even know what dish I have because they didn't install it, and I didn't tell them. If you ask what type of dish/LNBs the hopper needs... good luck getting an answer. All they know is that whatever you have needs to be upgraded by an installer.

It is quite apparent to me that they care much more about staying in their box, than they do working with the customer. That's too bad, because it hasn't always been that way. It's like they are totally unaware of the current business environment that they are trying to compete in.

I have been a customer since 2010. I will be cancelling my service before the next period. Yeah, I know, my $1,200 a year won't make a difference to them. It just seems like they have forgotten who needs who, especially when you consider the competition in today's streaming world. But hey, they will have succeed in forcing me off the 211k.
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Nebugeater
Got a 211k that works fine, and I no longer need it if someone wants to throw me a few bucks and pay shipping. Not tied to my account as of last week. Used with a tailgater and got a wally
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Got a 211k that works fine, and I no longer need it if someone wants to throw me a few bucks and pay shipping. Not tied to my account as of last week. Used with a tailgater and got a wally
Is the 211k still available? If so, I'm interested.
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Nebugeater
Is the 211k still available? If so, I'm interested.


Actually, it is. A couple of people PMed me when I posted this, and when I asked for an address, they never responded. Then I just sort of let it go. Send me a PM to continue the discussion
Anony55
Well, after nine months of being on pause, I finally figured out that I was wasting $5 a month. So I cancelled. For the first time since 2010, I no longer have a Dish account.

I do have to say that I did appreciate the account pause option. That just gives a person some time to see what the fallout of cancelling will be... without having to go all the way over the cliff first.

Since I never once had an "oh shoot, I need Dish Network for..." moment, the decision was a lot easier.

Funny enough, when I called to cancel (for real, not playing the pricing game), all of a sudden, they were offering me deals that I was told before that I couldn't get without changing out my VIP211k. Now, I could have had those specials with them just sending me a new card for the receiver. LOL!

Of course, my mind was already made up because of having not missed the service while on pause. That, and the fact that I bet the 211k still kills recordings.

All in all, I'm glad that I had Dish for all those years. I just outgrew the need, and they pressed the issue by deleting recordings. I would have eventually went this route without the deleted recordings issue. But, for sure, that did hasten the outcome.

I'll still pop in at this site from time to time. Believe it or not, I still have a C/Ku BUD that I intend on playing with again if life ever slows down.
dishstaller
Actually, it is. A couple of people PMed me when I posted this, and when I asked for an address, they never responded. Then I just sort of let it go. Send me a PM to continue the discussion
Unless things have changed at Dish, which is entirely possible, they won't activate the 211, even as a replacement. I gave one to a customer a while back....which when I turned it off I made sure to tell the CSR I wanted it freed up so another customer could use it, I was assured it was.....and when they called to swap out there's they were told it couldn't be done. Now like I said, things MIGHT HAVE CHANGED.
Anony55
Unless things have changed at Dish, which is entirely possible, they won't activate the 211, even as a replacement. I gave one to a customer a while back....which when I turned it off I made sure to tell the CSR I wanted it freed up so another customer could use it, I was assured it was.....and when they called to swap out there's they were told it couldn't be done. Now like I said, things MIGHT HAVE CHANGED.
It hasn't changed. When I cancelled my service the other day, they told me I didn't need to return the receiver (which I already knew because I purchased it).

But in addition to that, the young man told me not to sell it, but to take it to a recycling place. The reason he gave for the advice was because 211Ks can no longer be activated.

So as far as the VIP211k goes... once grandpa dies, he's dead.
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They tell you to trash it and not to sell simply because they're phasing them out, not particularly because someone might be "confused" into buying it and not be able to activate. They tell people that in every case where they're not acting to get a box back, either from a replacement or service cancel.
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Corrado
Although my VIP211K hasn't been subscribed or connected to a dish in probably 5 years since canceling service, my 1 TB HDD full of programming still works fine.

Upon occasion I power it up to watch something I recorded as far back as 2010. The last time I had it going in September it even let me rescan the local OTA channels which I think it refused at some earlier time. I will use it until the day it fails but this topic makes me think some software download is responsible for current subscribers.
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zippyfrog
Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
Has anyone subscribed to NBA League Pass for 2026-27 and try to link their account to NBA.com to stream League Pass? I purchased it for 2026-27, and when I linked, I got a message saying success, but then I receive an error that my linked subscription does not include the preseason games for NBA League Pass. Is that how it has always been? I know satellite doesn't have the preseason games on the NBA League Pass channels, but I thought that I was able to stream the preseason once I linked my account on NBA.com?
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zippyfrog
I found my answer...when I log into the NBA app on my phone and try to watch, it gives me a more clear answer that it acknowledges I have paid for NBA League Pass from Dish and it is linked, but I need an "upgraded" subscription to League Pass for the preseason games. So I guess it is by design that Dish does not show the preseason games on League pass and that the contract Dish has signed for league pass is explicitly for the regular season games. (I know the description for League Pass says regular season games, but I thought that was only by satellite and the preseason would have worked)
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Darrell S
I plan on doing what I did last season. I ordered the more expensive arena feed version from the NBA website. It's worth it because you get to watch what's going on in the arena instead of just staring at the ad break slide on the Dish version. The main advantage to ordering from the website is you can go on a month by month basis and cancel if you get tired of it.
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Scott Greczkowski
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Dirty White Boy - Foreigner
Bobby
Tickle Me (Dirty, Dirty Feeling) - Elvis Presley
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Dirty Diana - Michael Jackson
sdfntx
Dirty Water - The Standells
gms49ers
High Water - Rush
Ramy
Supporting Founder
Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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24 team playoff seems to be real close.

Are we really that far from a 64-team tournament?

The benefit of the 24 team playoff:
  • All the cartel teams that cartels want in playoff are in playoff
    • Independent of record too! Bonus.
  • MONEY!!!!! for the cartels.
  • I'm out of ideas.
Cons
  • Regular season really doesn't matter now other than the rivalry games
    • Top cartel teams can lose three games and still make the playoff
  • Going to start resting players?
    • The playoff is going to be *checks notes* several games!
    • Resting players could make games dumb.
    • Maybe even restrict NIL players from games played.
  • How much are streaming sub costs going up a month to pay for this?!
AZ.
AZ.
24 team playoff seems to be real close.

Are we really that far from a 64-team tournament?

The benefit of the 24 team playoff:
  • All the cartel teams that cartels want in playoff are in playoff
    • Independent of record too! Bonus.
  • MONEY!!!!! for the cartels.
  • I'm out of ideas.
Cons
  • Regular season really doesn't matter now other than the rivalry games
    • Top cartel teams can lose three games and still make the playoff
  • Going to start resting players?
    • The playoff is going to be *checks notes* several games!
    • Resting players could make games dumb.
    • Maybe even restrict NIL players from games played.
  • How much are streaming sub costs going up a month to pay for this?!
One of the pro's I see is in a year with so many undefeated teams they have a good chance of an opening. Few years back you had lower divisions that didnt get a shot. I love collage football and I have no problem with that addition.

We are in what week 5 now? Been two real good ranked games to watch.....Other than that top 25 teams are playing nothing.
Jimbo
One of the pro's I see is in a year with so many undefeated teams they have a good chance of an opening. Few years back you had lower divisions that didnt get a shot. I love collage football and I have no problem with that addition.

We are in what week 5 now? Been two real good ranked games to watch.....Other than that top 25 teams are playing nothing.
There are 68 Power 4 teams, so eventually they will get there I wouldn't imagine ...
AZ.
AZ.
There are 68 Power 4 teams, so eventually they will get there I wouldn't imagine ...
Far from it but you know that....You dont like the larger playoff.....Its ok.....
Jimbo
Far from it but you know that....You dont like the larger playoff.....Its ok.....
Oh, I Hate the idea ...

It would be different if it was a game that you could play 2 or games each week, but when you only play 1 game a week, the larger playoff is Not a good thing ...

The season has how many games now, is it 14 ... then you want to play another 5 (with more to come) against Top 12 (eventually 24 teams) ... remember, the 5 games in the playoffs will be the hardest games all year and back to back.

For example, IF Ohio State should win it all this year ... they play 5 teams in the Top 25, plus they would play 5 more to win it all, depending on how the ranking shake out and if Bye weeks are given.

Thats 10 Ranked teams ... in one year ...
I don't see that happening very often ...
Edit, Bama plays 4, Georgia plays 3, But Ole Miss plays 5 (didn't expect to see that)

That said, I don't see the Buckeyes winning it all this year.
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AZ.
Oh, I Hate the idea ...

It would be different if it was a game that you could play 2 or games each week, but when you only play 1 game a week, the larger playoff is Not a good thing ...

The season has how many games now, is it 14 ... then you want to play another 5 (with more to come) against Top 12 (eventually 24 teams) ... remember, the 5 games in the playoffs will be the hardest games all year and back to back.

For example, IF Ohio State should win it all this year ... they play 5 teams in the Top 25, plus they would play 5 more to win it all, depending on how the ranking shake out and if Bye weeks are given.

Thats 10 Ranked teams ... in one year ...
I don't see that happening very often ...

That said, I don't see the Buckeyes winning it all this year.
Yes anyone here knows you 100%....Astros failed no posting...Ohio state loses we hear it.....Its ok....Its called an opinion....I have one so do you.....Problem is?
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Jimbo
Yes anyone here knows you 100%....Astros failed no posting...Ohio state loses we hear it.....Its ok....Its called an opinion....I have one so do you.....Problem is?
Seeing theres very little activity in the MLB threads, it wouldn't matter if I posted that the Astros didn't make the Playoffs ...

Theres more NFL info in the Pub section than in the Sports/NFL thread.
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Jimbo
IF they go to 24 teams, and it looks like they will soon ....
Do we Really want Teams with 3 and 4 losses in the Playoffs ?
Is a 3-4 Loss team one thats able to win 4-5 more games against Top teams ?
Y
One of the pro's I see is in a year with so many undefeated teams they have a good chance of an opening. Few years back you had lower divisions that didnt get a shot. I love collage football and I have no problem with that addition.
A 12 team playoff net should catch any undefeated team. The 12 team playoff also exposed that rankings suck. I mean, we kind of knew already that the rankings weren't particularly reproducible, but we now have the empirical evidence that the rankings suck because judging who is the best among a mickey mouse scheduled football season isn't a rational endeavor. So the 12 team playoff ensures most teams that should make it, do, including the mid-major undefeated team. 8 teams should be able to work as well, but puts greater risk at OSU and Alabama missing the playoff... can't have that.

Which is the run up to my main problem with the 24 team set up is that it is designed to keep the OSU's and Alabama's from missing the playoff. The cartels are ensuring widespread participation for their own cartels to increase the monetary reward to themselves. It is fixing the system while not fixing the outcomes, merely making the regular season game outcomes virtually irrelevant. Sure, a bye for winning the conference would be nice, but we've already seen that byes aren't that influential.
We are in what week 5 now? Been two real good ranked games to watch.....Other than that top 25 teams are playing nothing.
That is college football in a nutshell. Again, college football isn't about competition, it is about revenue. The entire setup is about making money, from regular season squash games against local jobbers like the WWF days to tax exempt bowl games.

And to add to the first world woes, the college football cartels have made being a College Football fan even more expensive... so they can get paid more.
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meStevo
Theres more NFL info in the Pub section than in the Sports/NFL thread.

Nah, you just don't understand how ignore works, which is why you made your own NFL thread thinking there wasn't one 🤣
Former member 209992
Last reply · posted in SatelliteGuys Support Center
For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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Scott Greczkowski
Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat. :D
Foxbat
Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat. :D
WTF… …What the Foxbat!😱
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WTF… …What the Foxbat!😱
wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming you :biggrin
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Foxbat
wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming you :biggrin
I know. Here's what Scott has in store for me if I get out of line:
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I know. Here's what Scott has in store for me if I get out of line:
OMG to freaking funny :biggrin
comfortably_numb
I know. Here's what Scott has in store for me if I get out of line:

Not likely since that place closed down.
Foxbat
Not likely since that place closed down.
You're no fun.😑
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?
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dishstaller
I really dislike change for the sake of change
dishdude
I like the new look, it's a lot cleaner. I'm using it on one of those Onn streaming devices when I travel.
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I like the new look, it's a lot cleaner. I'm using it on one of those Onn streaming devices when I travel.
Yes a lot cleaner, glossier, and less functional. Someone trying to justify why they are making a big salary. "See look shiny"
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navychop
"Big salary." Charlie. "?Big?"
Tampa8
Seems in some ways better. Nicer layout, as others said maybe cleaner. Moving ahead in the guide is better.
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Foxbat
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Apple has finally released their Apple TV 4K with built-in Siri and a microphone so it can respond to your queries even if you don't have the remote. It also increases in price, to $299. I had been planning on updating my current Apple TV 4K streamers, but that's $600 for the two of them, and that's a pass at this point.

At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
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Ronnie-
Meh. The 4Ks I have will do everything that these do that I need them to do.


Which that's most tech these days for anything released the last four to five years.


It's honestly a testament to how good the previous gen Apple TVs were and are.
navychop
It's honestly a testament to how good the previous gen Apple TVs were and are.

Don't tell them that. They'll adopt planned obsolescence.
navychop
Outside of gaming, would Joe Sixpack notice any difference?
KAB
KAB
Outside of gaming, would Joe Sixpack notice any difference?
Not a bit. IMO, Apple's are slow to boot up. Time is about the same with 1st gen and 3rd. Roku runs rings around them in that department. I only reason I stuck, is the Apple infrastructure, which has it's definite advantages. But $300 is a deal breaker. Later, Apple!
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Don't tell them that. They'll adopt planned obsolescence.
they all do that anyways.. ever notice your cell phone slows down when you come up for an upgrade.. :what. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
ncted
Not a bit. IMO, Apple's are slow to boot up. Time is about the same with 1st gen and 3rd. Roku runs rings around them in that department. I only reason I stuck, is the Apple infrastructure, which has it's definite advantages. But $300 is a deal breaker. Later, Apple!
Yeah, they boot up a bit slower than Roku, but the OS does a lot more, so it makes sense. How often are you booting them up that is a differentiator? Aside from OS updates, mine are on all the time. I will say the ATV4K is generally quicker than the Roku Ultras I have, when it comes to launching apps and responsiveness, not that the Roku is sluggish.
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apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while

What software? For iPhones? I tried to buy some image s/w IN THE APPLE STORE! They had none, and could not offer ANY s/w for iPhones
ncted
apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
I assume you mean services, like iCloud and Apple Music, and not actual software sales. Services have been growing quickly for Apple, but hardware still brings home the bacon. As for where Apple's revenue comes from, the iPhone is still king with 49.58% of revenue as of June 2026. Services comes in second with 28%. iPad, Mac, and Wearables/Home makes up the rest. So, that is 72% coming from hardware. Their profit margin is around 25%, FWIW.

I am skeptical the AppleTV 4k makes them much money on the hardware though, which I suspect is what you were getting at.
ncted
What software? For iPhones? I tried to buy some image s/w IN THE APPLE STORE! They had none, and could not offer ANY s/w for iPhones
You should have looked in the APP STORE instead. ;)
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Will do!
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Several Dish offers showed up today in my account. Once you choose one the rest are removed. Offers were Showtime, Starz, AMC and others.
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Just checked my account and it shows mgm+ at 8.00 per month, but that has red line drawn thru it and shows 0.00 per month. But it doesn't say how long this lasts,...... 1 month, 3 months, forever. I called customer service to get an answer, and they said nothing like that exists. Should I add the offer or not? Already paying them too much, but want to take advantage of something free.
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Just checked my account and it shows mgm+ at 8.00 per month, but that has red line drawn thru it and shows 0.00 per month. But it doesn't say how long this lasts,...... 1 month, 3 months, forever. I called customer service to get an answer, and they said nothing like that exists. Should I add the offer or not? Already paying them too much, but want to take advantage of something free.
look again mine says free for 1 month
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look again mine says free for 1 month
Not for me, mines has no mention of how long aka the offer period and the Terms and conditions the $0.00 is good for. All I see is one can lose $5.00 if you decide to remove it before day 31 after you add it to the account.

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Not for me, mines has no mention of how long aka the offer period and the Terms and conditions the $0.00 is good for. All I see is one can lose $5.00 if you decide to remove it before day 31 after you add it to the account.

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wonder why it says that
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Almighty1
look again mine says free for 1 month
You have a different offer that is free for a shorter timeframe which is different than the one that I and bnewt saw without defining the promotion period as I sent the question to DISH Care via Facebook Messenger and this is the response I got back 20 minutes ago.

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Almighty1
wonder why it says that
Answer 2 minutes ago from DISH Care via Facebook Messenger:
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